/24-7PressRelease/ - July 19, 2008 - Australia is the world's smallest continent and the largest island. It is like nowhere else in the world. It has an area as big as mainland of the United States but has a population of only 20 million people. The population is comprised of over 130 nationalities which makes Australia one of the most multicultural countries in the world. This broad ethnic mix has created a rich cultural blend of languages, fashions, architecture and cuisines.
Whether you decide to study at a university, English college, international school, TAFE College or vocational institute you will receive a high quality education ensuring future success in your chosen career.
The Australian education and training system has four main sectors: universities, vocational education and training,schools and English language training colleges
The Australian education system has been created to allow students to easily move along training pathways from one from one qualification level to the next. Additionally students can easily transfer from one institution to a new one.
The top Australian universities listed below are all part of what is called the 'Group of Eight' Australian universities. These top Australian universities carry out the majority of all Australia research and development and between them secure on average than 60% of all Australian university research funding.
Top Australian Universities for research and Funding (Group of Eight). Universities are listed in alphabetical order:
_ The University of Adelaide (Adelaide)
_ The Australian National University (ANU)
_ The University of Melbourne (UniMelb)
_ Monash University (Monash)
_ The University of New South Wales (UNSW)
_ The University of Queensland (UQ)
_ The University of Sydney (Sydney)
_ The University of Western Australia (UWA)
On arrival in Australia most institutions provide orientation for new students including organizing accommodation and other services required for your study abroad stay in Australia.
Living costs to study in Australia for international students are very affordable with a good range of options available whether you choose to live with other students or on your own. You can choose to live in the following types of accommodation: On Campus for between AU$100-250 PW or Off Campus in share
accommodation, private rental accommodation, home-stay accommodation living with an Australian family or in budget hotels and guest houses.
One of the great things about studying in Australia is the fact that international students can work up to 20 hours each week during their semesters and full-time over their holiday periods.
About Study in Australia
Study in Australia : One of the best study abroad destinations places in the world with Australian educational institutions enjoying a very strong reputation for excellence in the international marketplace and a highly innovative policy plan for the sector.
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